Sol Lewitt (1928–2007)
Sol Lewitt is an American artist with 335 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $7,331. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sol Lewitt sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sol Lewitt work is $7,331.
The median Sol Lewitt print sells for $4,500 across 126 lots.
The median Sol Lewitt work on paper sells for $16,724 across 68 lots.
The median Sol Lewitt photograph sells for $1,300 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sol Lewitt prints typically sell for $2,085–$8,149 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sol Lewitt work on papers typically sell for $7,464–$19,984 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 144 | $4,500†‡ | $64,143 | 87.5% | 2024-01-31 |
| Paintings | 1 | $435 | $435 | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $16,724†‡ | $214,703 | 91.9% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $129,854 | $498,691 | — | 2015-11-03 |
| Photography | 8 | $1,300† | $4,080 | 87.5% | 2018-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $158,897 | $498,691 | — | 2020-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sol Lewitt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (144 lots) median $4,500 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $435, record $435. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $158,897.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,075–$13,150†‡ | $3,942†‡ | $57,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $2,085–$8,149†‡ | $3,700†‡ | $64,143 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $5,672–$9,878 | $7,500 | $26,774 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $7,464–$19,984†‡ | $10,789†‡ | $83,888 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $10,427–$44,100‡ | $25,651‡ | $90,309 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $498,691 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $339,879 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $214,703 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $138,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $64,143 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $57,372 |
| Photography | 2009 | $4,080 |
| Photography | 1999 | $2,952 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sol Lewitt worth?
Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sol Lewitt work is $7,331. The median Sol Lewitt print sells for $4,500 across 126 lots. The median Sol Lewitt work on paper sells for $16,724 across 68 lots. The median Sol Lewitt photograph sells for $1,300 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sol Lewitt prints typically sell for $2,085–$8,149 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sol Lewitt work on papers typically sell for $7,464–$19,984 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sol Lewitt print?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sol Lewitt print is $4,500. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sol Lewitt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sol Lewitt print is $64,143.
What is the average price of a Sol Lewitt work on paper?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sol Lewitt work on paper is $16,724. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sol Lewitt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sol Lewitt work on paper is $214,703.
What is the average price of a medium Sol Lewitt print?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sol Lewitt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Sol Lewitt work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sol Lewitt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sol Lewitt's auction record?
Sol Lewitt's auction record is $498,691, set in 2007.
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